Vintage Marvella Graduated Faux Pearl Cluster Necklace

This is a vintage multi-strand cluster necklace featuring graduated faux pearls in a warm cream or ivory luster. The design consists of three or more strands of small, uniform simulated pearls that are twisted or braided together to create a textured torsade effect. These strands culminate at the center into a wider, more voluminous cluster of larger graduated pearls, acting as a focal point. The necklace is secured with a decorative gold-tone filigree fish-hook or slide clasp, which is characteristic of high-quality costume jewelry from the mid-20th century. Attached to the clasp is an oval metal hangtag clearly stamped with the 'Marvella' maker's mark. The construction suggests a style from the 1950s or 1960s, an era when Marvella was renowned for its high-end pearl simulations. The pearls appear to have a high-quality nacre-like coating with a soft pearlescent sheen. Condition-wise, the necklace shows excellent preservation with no visible peeling of the finish on the pearls and minimal tarnishing on the gold-tone hardware. The stringing appears secure, though vintage items of this nature should be handled with care to maintain the tension of the woven strands.